The Student Voice of Prosper High School

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The Student Voice of Prosper High School

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The Student Voice of Prosper High School

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The Prosper Independent School District contains more than 28,000 students. This school year at Prosper High started with a population of around 3,400 students. “If they hadn’t opened Walnut Grove, we would have had well over 4,400 this year, assistant Principal Dr. Lute Croy said. That was the main purpose, to alleviate the strain.

New high school opens, impacts population at Prosper

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This graphic, made in Canva, depicts the picture of a Cavendish Banana with the words Save the bananas around it. This phrase alludes to the save the - posters that many environmentalists and conservationists use to reach the public about endangered animals. The Cavendish banana is threatened by a fungus, and many scientists predict the populations extinction.

Column: Are bananas going extinct?

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A new coffee shop in Prosper called Six Sips opened up on Dec. 18. It is run by three sisters and their husbands. Brittany McLeod, one of the sisters and Co-owner said she appreciates how the shop brings her family closer. I love being there, and I love that its something that I did with my sisters, McLeod said. Im just Im so proud of us (and) how far weve come.

'Six Sips' of Success

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Filled with signatures, a banner is displayed in Jaxson Littles hospital room. The banner includes the hashtag #littlestrong which became used by members around Prosper to show their support for Jaxson through social media. Jaxson is number five on Prospers junior varsity basketball team.

Sophomore fights cancer with support of community

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This graphic, featuring a venn diagram, demonstrates this articles aim of comparing the two types of college level classes offered to PHS students. The green circle on the AP side represents Prosper colors, since AP classes are offered directly through the high school. The blue circle represents Collin College colors, since PHS students have the opportunity to take dual credits through a partnership with Collin.

Column: Which is better – AP or dual credit classes?

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Turned toward the catcher, junior Brody Mattox walks back to the baseline. Mattox plays as third baseman alongside fellow teammates, including senior Micah Melott. The team won 15-12.

Baseball takes win against Southlake

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Arm extended, senior captain Brianna Marler leads the team during pre-game. Marler joined the Talonettes her sophomore year of high school. She plans to continue her dance career after graduation.

Captain empowers teammates throughout dance career

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The graphic above showcases Taylor Swifts newest re-recorded studio album Speak Now produced by Taylor Swift, Christopher Rowe, Aaron Dessner and Jack Antonoff. It was released on July 7 and contains 16 of the original tracks along with six new songs from the Vault. (Album cover by Republic Records)

Review: Taylor Swift re-records 'Speak Now' album, surprises fans with new tracks

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The graphic above showcases Laufey Lín Jónsdóttirs newest studio album Bewitched. This collection released on Sept. 8 and includes 14 songs. The instrumentation is much fuller, and the lyrics hit on a more personal level, junior Jake Radclife said in his attached review. Laufey has said that her goal in releasing music is to bring jazz back to her generation. Bewitched makes it obvious that she is well on her way to achieving this goal. (Album cover credit: AWAL)

Review: Laufey 'bewitches' audience with sophomore album

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Standing next to a display showcasing various herpetological items, Collections Manager Greg Pandelis guides senior Lauren Clayton on a tour of UTAs Amphibian and Reptile Diversity Research Center. This facility holds the largest collection of reptiles and amphibians in Texas. Scientists all over the world gather data from this center and use it for conservation efforts.

University of Texas at Arlington offers studies in niche animal science

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Eagle Brief: Aug. 14-20

1st of new school year events
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Kaya Miller, Editor-in-chief • August 14, 2023
After+being+introduced%2C+sophomore+Keira+Williams%2C+freshman+Sienna+Acuff%2C+freshman+Avery+Ringger%2C+freshman+Daya+Saravanan%2C+junior+Adam+Chong%2C+senior+Eli+McWard%2C+senior+Jaeda+Crabtree%2C+junior+Caroline+Manning%2C+sophomore+Alanys+Aviles+Barbosa+and+senior+Nolan+Heimbuch+take+a+waterpolo+team+group+picture.+The+team+had+just+come+from+playing+at+the+Keller+tournament.+Many+of+the+same+seniors+and+members+were+reintroduced+after+walking+with+the+swim+and+dive+team.+
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After being introduced, sophomore Keira Williams, freshman Sienna Acuff, freshman Avery Ringger, freshman Daya Saravanan, junior Adam Chong, senior Eli McWard, senior Jaeda Crabtree, junior Caroline Manning, sophomore Alanys Aviles Barbosa and senior Nolan Heimbuch take a waterpolo team group picture. The team had just come from playing at the Keller tournament. Many of the same seniors and members were reintroduced after walking with the swim and dive team.

Eagle Update & Resources

  • To view the calendar of scheduled sporting events, click the high school athletics calendar here.
  • To view PISD events, the district-wide calendar is linked here.
  • To view the 2024-2024 academic calendar, click here.
  • To view this week’s PISD express information, click here.
  • Visit  https://prosper.voting4schools.com/ to vote for your homecoming court prince and princess. Voting opens Aug. 15 and results will be announced Aug. 18. Homecoming court queen and king will be announced at the homecoming football game Sep. 1 at Children’s Health Stadium at 7 p.m.
  • If you would like to level down from an AP or Honors course, you will need to wait until the end of the six weeks marking period. A form will be available for you to fill out. As a reminder, there are no elective changes. The only changes that can be made at this time are schedule corrections.

Upcoming

  • The Solar Engineering Team information meeting will be held Aug. 14 at 6- 7 p.m. Tryouts will be held Aug. 17 at 5- 7 p.m. Both will be held in the LGI at Walnut Grove High School.
  • Tennis team practice and tryouts will be held at the PHS tennis courts 4:30 – 6 p.m. on Aug. 19 and Aug. 20.
  • An informational meeting for a student art trip to New York will be held Aug. 24 at 6 p.m. Email: vcdelaney@prosper-isd.net for more information.

 

 

Sports schedules

Monday, Aug. 14 – No events.

Tuesday, Aug. 15 

4 p.m. Varsity Boys Tennis @Wylie High School

4 p.m. Varsity Girls Tennis @Wylie High School

5:30 p.m. JV Volleyball @ Wakeland

5:30 p.m. 9th A Volleyball @ Wakeland

6:30 p.m. Varsity Volleyball @ Wakeland

6:30 p.m. 9th B Volleyball @ Wakeland

5:30 p.m. Varsity Waterpolo Girls @ Hebron

7 p.m. Varsity Waterpolo Boys @ Hebron

Wednesday, Aug. 16 – No events

Thursday, Aug, 17

TBA Varsity Volleyball vs NISD Tournament

4:30 p.m. JV Boys Tennis vs. McKinney High (home)

4:30 p.m. JV Girls Tennis vs McKinney High (home)

Friday, Aug. 18

TBA Varsity Boys Cross Country @ Rock Hill Twilight Invitational

TBA Varsity Girls Cross Country @ Rock Hill Twilight Invitational

TBA Boys Cross Country @ Rock Hill Twilight Invitational

TBA Girls Cross Country @ Rock Hill Twilight Invitational

First meeting to take place Thursday, Aug. 17 Email sdriley@prosper-isd.net with questions

8 a.m. Varsity Girl

s Water Polo @ Walnut Grove Tournament

8 a.m. Varsity Boys Water Polo @ Walnut Grove Tournament

Saturday, Aug. 19

8 a.m. Varsity Girls Water Polo @ Walnut Grove Tournament

8 a.m. Varsity Boys Water Polo @ Walnut Grove Tournament

TBA Varsity Volleyball @ NISD Tournament

Sunday, Aug. 20 – No events

First meeting in the LGI on Tuesday, Aug. 22 Email cklatiolais@prosper-isd.net with questions

Uplifting

  • Lady Eagles Varsity Volleyball won all three of their season opener games at Independence High School.
  • Varsity Girls Volleyball athlete represented the USA U19 team and won the world championship.
  • Varsity Girls Waterpolo won the Keller Tournament on Aug. 10 14-13.
  • Varsity Boys Waterpolo won the Keller Tournament on Aug. 10 11-6.
  • The 2023-2024 fall athletes were introduced at the annual “Meet the Eagles” event at the Children’s Health Stadium
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Kaya Miller
Kaya Miller, Co-Editor-in-Chief
Kaya Miller, originally from Los Angeles, California, moved to Prosper, Texas in 2017. She attends Prosper High School as a senior. This is her third year on staff, and she is co-editor-in-chief of Eagle Nation Online and editor-in-chief of the print newspaper Eagle Nation Times. Miller is on the Prosper debate team as historian. She is also president of the Spanish Honor Society. Miller is also on the Dallas Rowing Club Juniors team. In her free time, she enjoys baking and playing guitar.
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